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DPW05122026BASINSREFURBISHMENTPROJECT
Water Treatment
Andy McClure (x7866)
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a one-year contract with BissNuss, Inc. for the Basins Refurbishment Project; authorizing an expenditure not to exceed $100,000 from the Water Operating Fund for said project; waiving the competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
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The water treatment process consists of eight basins, each equipped with three critical treatment stages: flocculation, sedimentation, and re-carbonation. Each stage plays an essential role in ensuring the effective treatment and delivery of safe drinking water.
Per Ohio EPA regulations, all basins must remain operational. Any extended downtime requires immediate notification to regulatory authorities. The failure or prolonged unavailability of these treatment stages could significantly impact treatment efficiency, compromise regulatory compliance, and disrupt overall plant operations.
Given the critical role of the mechanical components within these basins in maintaining treatment performance, their immediate repair or replacement is essential to prevent operational disruptions and ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a one (1) year agreement with the BissNuss Inc. for the purchase of sole source parts to replace deteriorated equipment that is located at the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Department of Public Works and the Director of Law.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $100,000 is authorized from the Water Operating Fund, Account Code 6060-32000-4000505STDSTD for the purposes authorized in Section 1.
SECTION 3. That this Council finds and determines it is in the best interest of the City to waive the competit...
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